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Chapter 6 of The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout." "It is not my trick, boats'n," said Rowland, in surprise. "Orders from the bridge. Get up there." Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.
Chapter 6 of The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility is here in full — 116 sentences across 24 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of
From this reading “Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.”
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading “"Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."”
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading “Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.”
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “"Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."”
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading “"Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."”
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading “Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.”
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading “Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.”
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading “"Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."”
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past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of
From this reading Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It is not my trick, boats'n," said Rowland, in surprise.
a petty officer on a merchant ship who controls the work of other seamen
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Orders from the bridge.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Get up there."
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is not my trick, boats'n," said Rowland, in surprise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not my trick, boats'n," said Rowland, in surprise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not my trick, boats'n," said Rowland, in surprise.
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It is not my trick, boats'n," said Rowland, in surprise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not my trick, boats'n," said Rowland, in surprise.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "Orders from the bridge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.
the right side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "It is not my trick, boats'n," said Rowland, in surprise.
carry out
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Get up there."
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading "It is not my trick, boats'n," said Rowland, in surprise.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Get up there."
look attentively
From this reading "Rowland," said the big boatswain, as the watch mustered on deck; "take the starboard bridge lookout."
at the time that
From this reading Rowland grumbled, as sailors may when aggrieved, and obeyed.
Chapter 6 of The Wreck of the Titan or, Futility by Morgan Robertson holds 116 sentences, grouped into 24 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.
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